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Yvonne F

Tutor in Risidale, Randburg • 66 years old

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Bio

I am caring but firm, well read and easy to talk to. I love young people and their world, and always put some fun into the session!

I have a knack for making things easy to understand and am very patient. I help the learners set goals to ensure they stay on track.

Education

• BA (English, Psychology), UND; English Honours (Wits);
• H Dip Ed (Wits); Master's in Journalism and Media Studies (Wits).
• I have been a tutor and worked as a writer and copy editor for 20 years.

My Proudest
Achievements

• Graduating with an Honours degree in English literature, and a Master's in Journalism and Media Studies.
• Being published as a writer in many important South African publications. I speak, read and write fluent Afrikaans and good German.

Subjects

  • School Tutoring

English

Grade 1 - Grade 12 SA, IEB

A secondary school teacher and master's graduate, I worked for 20+ years as a writer, copy editor and tutor. Passionate about English, I have studied creative and writing and literature, and enjoy working with children and young adults.

History

Grade 1 - Grade 9 SA schools

I studied history in matric and am passionate about it. I have done a lot of home studies on the subject.

Life Orientation

Grade 1 - Grade 9 SA schools

I have a BA with Psychology as a major, and a Higher Diploma in Education with Vocational Guidance as a major. Passionate about teaching life skills to children and young adults.

  • University Tutoring

Creative Writing

First Year - Second Year SA universities

I have studied creative writing at WIts at Master's level, and also completed the Creative Writing for Journalists course for my Master's in Journalism and Media Studies at Wits.

  • Language Tutoring

TEFL

Beginner - Advanced

I am a native English speaker, and completed a course in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) at the Rand International Language Centre.

Location

Yvonne will travel up to 15km from Risidale, Randburg, Gauteng to you.

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“We really appreciated her assistance. It made a big difference to us. We would like to use her again.”
- Niki
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